Baller kld11053 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi Everyone, I currently am on a KD Xenon (same as the KD 3000), running the mini course no problem, and I'm ready to start going for the full course. My main question is, will this ski hold me back? If it is, I am thinking about buying a D3, but since I cannot demo them, and I really can't get a clear answer as to which ski would be best for me, I need help!!!! I am comfortable trying the course at 28 mph, and don't see going more than 30 mph for a few years, and I've heard some skis like to go faster than 30mph. Which just confuses me more. So, I'm looking for opinions from people who aren't trying to sell me something. I am open to buying used, as long as it's in good condition, so a past model is not out of the question. Any help is appreciated!!!!!!!! Thanks!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 16, 2012 Administrators Share Posted November 16, 2012 @kld11053 if you are in the USA you can and should demo. D3 and other companies do a money back guarantee so if you do not like the ski you just send it back. As for the old KD it is a good shape but newer skis are better. I would say that every 3 or 4 years we go through a generation of ski design. That KD is roughly 4 generations out of date. Don't worry about your speed. You simply need a ski that you are comfortable on and that performs well. A D3 X3 would be a step up and you would be at home on it right away. If you wanted to go to the X7 that would be better but if you want to take baby steps go with the X3. (the X7 comes in pink) Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryTee Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I am pretty much in the same place as you. I went to see Seth Stisher for a week (which I highly recommend), and he put me on a D3 X7, which was great. I've never skied the X3, so I can't comment on Hortons other suggestion, but I completely agree with him about the X7. Question for the manufacturers (and note to Horton): why do you all think all women love pink? Over the age of 12 most of us are up for colors other than candy pink! I'd really like to find a womans vest that didn't have any pink on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kld11053 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 MaryTee - what other skis did you try? Just the X7? What speed do you go at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 16, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2012 "Fuchsia Pink Rocks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kld11053 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 I don't mind the pink, at least it's not florescent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 Three cheers for women posting on BOS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 I'm a big fan of women. Glad to see more here! :) Honestly, there's nothing wrong with the KD you have. But skis have come a long way since that thing was built. In fact, I feel they've come farther in the last 3 years than they did the previous 10. So a current design would be a huge step up. The D3s are rock solid and you'd probably feel very comfortable on any of them The X3 with it's softer layup, would probably be a very natural migration path for you. I had a friend in your same situation and I put her on a 65 Radar Senate C and she's been loving it the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 @kld11053 i ski on the x7 and i love it. i am not aggressive and can only ski the mini course at a very slow speed. i don't have any problems with my good side, but i feel like my offside turns are much better with the x7. i believe the moderator of this site said it correctly in that the technology is increasing faster than our skill level, so the newer ski you are on, the easier of time you will have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryTee Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 kld11053- yes, the kd was the only ski i tried. I have only skied on HOs in the past and was skiing on a System 8. I usually ski at 30 mph at home because the wake is much better at that speed on our boat, but Seth slowed me down to 28, and I did fine, so don't think of the x7 as just a ski for faster speeds. If you are looking for a new ski, Seth does a "try before you buy" program. I haven't used it but if you go to his website sethstisher.com, you can get the details. If you want a used ski, go to ski-it-again.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryTee Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 @6balls and ShaneH..Thanks for the welcome. @ MS...when you get your pink board shorts, pink ski and pink vest, could you post a picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 @marytee My wife skied on that same ski and then went to the sixam 2.0 and loved it, she stayed on that ski for 5-6 years. This year got to the 5 ball at 34 mph @28off. The sixam took her from 30 to 34 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 @kid11053 Lots of good advice here. I would add that size matters. You may want a ski that's about an inch longer than the 32 - 34 mph chart suggests. Too big is better than too small for slower speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 My wife started off on a 67" HO Triumph but everyone thought it was too big for her, I got her a 64" Fischer 01 blue and she loved it but I felt it was too small for her so found a 66" Fischer for her and she looked much better on the larger ski and ended up running the course on it within 2 months of getting it so I would say size makes a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 @MaryTee I will see what I can do. The pink vest may be a bit over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 @RichardDoane is the one who you can get the pink picture from. He's in the pink from head to ski at times these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 no one color coordinates like @gjohnson. Perhaps we can talk him into going pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 @shaneH - it's all part of my 15 minutes of fame ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 17, 2012 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2012 @Kirsten you need to post more often Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 @JeanB loves her Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 17, 2012 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2012 I am huge fan of the fusion but in this case I suspect X7 would be better Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 @Mr. Horton i don't have enough time. my much younger cousin is the one who told me about your website and i have enjoyed it. i don't have the passion that doug has, and i am quite reserved, but i too enjoy water skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skifreak Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 Definitely D3. I've had a D3 custom and am now on a Z7. Absolutely love the ski and feel like it finishes the turns better than the custom I had. It's stable and forgiving in my opinion. I started off at 28/-15 like you and am now into 34/-22 with no need to get a new ski. I don't think you'll be sorry if you go D3. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kld11053 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 After talking to some more people, I've had a few say if I can find a D3 X5 to snag it. Supposedly it's more forgiving than an X7 and a lot of women have done very well on it. Anybody have experience with an X5? Anybody have one they want to sell???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 @kid11053 Have you tried skiitagain? also, don't laugh, but our local classified has a ton of stuff on it and it is surprisingly well organized. go to ksl.com, which is the news site and then go to the classified link. good luck in the hunt! and congrats on your success on the course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kld11053 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 Yes, tried ski-it-again.com. They have one, way too small, 63.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 20, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 20, 2012 I was expecting Zippy to be in a pink dry suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 21, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 21, 2012 @MS - shhhh...I've got one coming on a special order from StayDry, (a little Xmas present to myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kld11053 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks everyone, my new X7 is on the way!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2012 Awesome! Let us know how it feels for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 @Than_Bogan Now why would you dislike me saying awesome that she's got a ski on the way??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 @richarddoane Man, I do so hope that was not pink bottom floss hanging on that trophy!!! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 23, 2012 @RD I look forward to the mid winter skiing vids with you in a pink dry suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 No clue where my marks in this thread came from. I'll see if I can fix em... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 Seems to have worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 @RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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